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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
4
Fragments of debates mix party loyalty, suffrage, and war finance. References to Liberty Bonds, Roosevelt, and the Senate committee report hint at political tensions. Wilmington noted as the dry city while Cape Fear links fade.
The article notes Carolina Democrats declining to endorse the suffrage plank while Republicans favor votes. It mentions Bolwik government alarm over a landing on Russian soil by Ad "Togo" and recalls past Russo Japanese activity. Fulton struggles to stage a battle site as Black Jack Ferishers appears.
An unclear wartime speech claims Republicans back Democrats amid a crisis. The text contrasts a Kaiser threat with President Teddy Roosevelt and hints at political retaliation if elected.
The state promotes a week long campaign from Monday to Saturday urging all residents to clear premises of rubbish to prevent fires and disease. The effort cites historic fire losses and aims to reduce the state share of the Great American Bonfire and mobilize Safety First practices through the North Carolina Safety League with school involvement.
The piece urges Americans to curb extravagant purchases during wartime. It cites Mrs. August Belmont’s observations from London and Paris, noting contrasts in behavior, from private cars to lavish hats, and emphasizes the need to focus on the war effort over fashion and excess.
The text notes Mexican federal troops are said to be digging in across the river from American cavalry. It suggests American troops will do the digging if conflict ensues, with harsh language about casualties and fighting.
A National Rivers and Harbors Congress statement tallies 376 million tons of freight moved on U S waterways in 1916, enough to fill 9 4 million freight cars. It cites car shortages, coal cuts, delays to munitions and ships, and urges continued funding to improve and maintain navigable channels nationwide.
Brigadier General Enoch H. Crowder marks his 60th birthday today. Known as Judge Advocate General and Provost Marshal General he led the conscription army effort. A Missouri native, he graduated West Point in 1888 and served in the cavalry before becoming major judge advocate in 1895. He served in Cuba and the Philippines and was U S observer during the Russo Japanese War period.
Omar D. Conger born in Cooperstown New York in 1818 later served as U S Senator from Michigan 1881 87 He died in Ocean City Maryland on July 11 1898 Brig Gen Walter T Duggan mentioned as a marker of the anniversary year
One year ago today on April 11 1917 the British war commission led by Arthur J Balfour planned an early visit to the United States. The report notes a British cut in to German positions southeast of Arras despite Hindenburg reinforcements and a heavy snowstorm.
Brig Gen William C Rafferty assigned to Camp Mc Clellan was born in Indiana 59 years ago. Charles E Hughes former Supreme Court associate justice was born in Glens Falls New York 56 years ago. Dr William G Campbell Lick Observatory director was born in Hancock county Ohio 56 years ago. John W Weeks Massachusetts senator was born in Lancaster New Hampshire 58 years ago. Samuel E Winslow Massachusetts congressman born in Worcester Massachusetts 56 years ago.
The Wilmington plant is named for concrete ship fabrication as part of a national program. Experts praise this ship type after the 5000 ton concrete ship Faith was launched in San Francisco, signaling high hopes for more ships built at Wilmington despite the broader wartime context.
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